Tag Archives: Exhibition

Three Go To An Exhibition

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Leigh Sparks

It was not quite my shortest visit to Singapore, but it came close; a couple of days launching a new partnership with Amity University and our annual graduation ceremony with SIM.  For reading on the plane I had grabbed a book … Continue reading →

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John Lewis: Stories of a Shopkeeper

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Leigh Sparks

Earlier this week I had a number of meetings in London and for the last of them I was looking for a central café. I am not sure that’s quite how John Lewis on Oxford Street really likes to think … Continue reading →

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The Scottish High Street

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Leigh Sparks

Looking for something to do over the break? Anywhere near Glasgow? The why not pop in to The Lighthouse on Mitchell Lane off Buchanan Street? The Lighthouse is one of the only centres in the world that is equally dedicated … Continue reading →

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